India seeks to ensure supply of critical minerals! Mining laws to be tweaked; changes to allow state funding for overseas assets

The government is exploring options to permit the sale of mineral stockpiles from captive mines through one-time payments. (AI image) India aims to secure consistent and improved supply of essential minerals including lithium, copper, cobalt and rare earth elements, which are vital for nuclear energy, renewable energy, space, defence, telecommunications and advanced electronics sectors. Currently,…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for August 11, 2025 week – should you buy or sell?

Gold price prediction: Gold prices surged to an all-time high on the domestic front last week. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to be range-bound in the coming days as the global economic uncertainties continue to weigh. Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd shares his…

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‘50% is not tariff, it’s an embargo’

Gokaldas Exports is among the largest players in the garments business, supplying goods to top global markets. The company’s managing director Siva Ganapathi speaks to TOI over the impact and plans to tackle the 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian goods. Excerpts:What will be the impact of the 50% additional tariff on Indian…

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Kushagra Bajaj’s daughter joins grp, 5th gen of family

MUMBAI: Bajaj Group chairman Kushagra Bajaj’s daughter Anandamayi (22) joined the $2.5-billion family business as general manager (strategy) earlier this month. Her entry into the group is part of a growing trend of women from major business families taking up management roles. Anandamayi, whose mother Vasavadatta Bajaj is the sister of Aditya Birla Group chairman…

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'Europe has lot of opportunities'

Bharat Forge, heavily reliant on the US auto sector, faces potential headwinds from new import duties. Vice-Chairman Amit Kalyani acknowledges possible near-term demand issues but remains optimistic about resolving the situation with American buyers. If talks fail, the company will explore opportunities in Europe, leveraging FTAs. Source link

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Land reforms needed to make India a mfg hub: Industry body

NEW DELHI: India must adopt a comprehensive and forward-looking competitiveness agenda, and undertake factor market reforms such as land reforms, to help realise the goal of emerging as a global manufacturing and investment hub.“India has made remarkable progress in several areas of reform, but land remains a domain where foundational changes are overdue in terms…

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